In pictures: Snowy Highland scenes

Wintry conditions have continued for a third day in parts of Scotland, with the Highlands seeing some of the heaviest snowfalls.

Met Office yellow weather warnings for snow and ice remain in place for the north of Scotland until midday on Thursday.

A snowy road at Kingussie in the Cairngorms National Park

Abriachan above Loch Ness has had a dump of snow

A winter wonderland at Nethy Bridge in Strathspey

Strathpeffer has been among the places to see heavy snow showers this week, and the making of some chilly creations

A snowy dog walk near Grantown on Spey

A walker crossing the t-Saigairt Col in the Southern Cairngorms in an image taken on Tuesday, but the avalanche risk in the Cairngorms remains "considerable" on Wednesday